Hemmings Find of the Day – 1964 Vespa GS-160

While lugging shopping bags at the mall for the wife one Saturday, I decided to count the number of fashion stores that had photos of vintage Vespas in their in-store displays. I lost count, but realized then and there that an enterprising Vespa owner could make good money renting his scooter out to fashion photographers. This 1964 Vespa GS-160 for sale on Hemmings.com could easily suit that purpose or more simply allow you to beat high gas prices while out on the town. From the seller’s description:

Professionally restored in Arizona in 1996. It has always been kept in a climate-controlled environment. The GS-160 was only made between 1962 and 1964 and is one of the most collectible models. It will cruise easily at 55 MPH. All cables, clutch and brakes are tight and smooth. It starts and runs like new.

geomechssays:

April 26, 2012 9:45 am

You’ve got to admit that the venerable Vespa is a rolling icon. There’s been attempts at copying it but the Vespa has always remained at the top of the scooter enthusiasts list. Personally I prefer full sized noisy motorcycles but the Vespa has earned its rightful place in two-wheeled motoring.

Steve Warsonsays:

April 26, 2012 10:55 am

Scotty Gsays:

April 26, 2012 11:23 am

Ohhhh, what a great movie. It was almost life-changing for me to see that movie as a kid (in a rerun, I was born in ’62). It started my love for Europe, travel, black and white movies.. not to mention what it was like to see the classic 50’s bombshell, Anita Ekberg..

April 26, 2012 11:17 am

Ron in Texassays:

April 26, 2012 11:52 am

Well, what a Deal. I helped by Twin Brother haul one like this to the Junk and left it abandoned at the Salvation Army Depot years ago.
Guess he will grin for sure when he sees this one at $7,700.00
Ron in Texas 4-26-2012 11 a.m.

Chris Yontssays:

April 13, 2013 10:43 pm

Dave in Boisesays:

April 26, 2012 3:14 pm

almucksays:

April 26, 2012 8:56 pm

I saw a lot of these (or clones of them) while I was in the Dominican Republic in 1982 & 1983. There were far mor motorcycles than cars when I was there. There were more bicycles than cars & motorcycles combined!

VespaJaysays:

April 27, 2012 9:27 am

The GS160 is the big block Corvette of Vespas; built to be the top of the line sport model, often raced in Europe. This will indeed cruise at 55mph (as long as you don’t have a headwind). Here’s a great link detailing the GS160’s uniqueness, and how different it is from the other Vespas of the period:

CTRICHsays:

April 27, 2012 9:36 am

Yeah, the Vespa is great. But Dan, seriously, dragged to the mall on a Saturday? You’re supposed to be in the garage working on the AMX. Malls were invented so the wives have someplace to keep them occupied for the whole day while we work on our cars. 🙂